Enjoy a visit to Marwell Zoo, a great day out for all the family

A Great Day Out for all the Family

Marwell Zoo, near Winchester

What's On in Hampshire

Share this with

x

  • Accommodation Search

  • Things to Do Search

  • What's On Search

  • Food & Drink Search

Accommodation Search

Arrival Date:
Add Room
Type:
Area:
Keyword:

Things to Do Search

Type:
Area:
Keyword:

What's On Search

Type:
Area:
Keyword:
Dates

Food & Drink Search

Type:
Area:
Keyword:

Accommodation Search

Arrival Date:
Add Room
Type:
Area:
Keyword:

Things to Do Search

Type:
Area:
Keyword:

What's On Search

Type:
Area:
Keyword:
Dates

Food & Drink Search

Type:
Area:
Keyword:

Hampshire is ready to welcome you for an unforgettable year of culture, coast and great days out. Whether you love historic cities, family‑friendly attractions or beautiful countryside, you’ll find plenty to enjoy across the county in every season.

What's on in Portsmouth, Southampton & Winchester?

2026 is packed with exciting moments. Southampton’s much‑loved City Art Gallery reopens its doors, 7th March 26, with inspiring new displays and exhibition, a must‑visit for culture‑seekers, whilst this summer at The Utilita Bowl it will host six ICC Women's T20 Cricket World Cup matches between 13–20 June 2026, making it one of the county’s biggest sporting events of the year. In Winchester, the Van Gogh Alive at Winchester Science Centre on now until 22nd March 2026, bringing the world‑famous multisensory exhibition to Hampshire for the very first time and offering visitors a new way to engage with Van Gogh’s iconic paintings in the Planetarium Dome. In Portsmouth, the city celebrates its 100th anniversary, with an host of events and a 100 things to see and do.  The highlight is the fun and colourful summer of lion sculptures dotted across streets and along the seafront  — perfect for families, art lovers and anyone looking for a fresh way to explore, 13th July - 13th September.

What's on in the Hampshire countryside?

Love is in the air at Marwell Zoo this half term, 14th - 22nd February 26, wander through the beautiful parkland to uncover adorable animal love facts, and snap unforgettable memories at the Wild at Heart photo spots. Start your journey to becoming a wine connoisseur at Quob Park Estate, Wickham, 26th March 26, with a introduction to wine tasting which includes Quob Park's expectational English Sparkling wine and six still wines from around the world. Sping is in the air at Jane Austens House, Chawton, with this years Spring Fling Festival, 1st - 4th May with guided Chawton Village walks, themed house tours, and drop‑in reading/drawing sessions. This year, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey, celebrates the 25th anniversary of the beautiful Hydrangea Walk bringing vibrant mid‑to late‑summer colour to woodland paths lined with mature camellias, flourishing hydrangeas and elegant viburnums.

From scenic coastline and vibrant events, to cosy villages, walking trails and great places to eat, Hampshire is the ideal spot for a short break or longer escape. Start planning your 2026 adventure today — your Hampshire experience is waiting.

Gin Cocktail Masterclass at Bombay Sapphire Distillery

Top Events in Hampshire

Grab your calendar and start planning your next visit to Hampshire, here our top picks for events happening in the county.

What's on in Hampshire this weekend?

To find out what's on in Hampshire today or this weekend, explore our featured list or use the 'what's on search box' above to narrow down your required date. Families on a budget can look out for the many free events (F) taking place, you'll also find plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or on a weekend break. 

Staying overnight?

If you're travelling from outside the area for an event in Hampshire, there are numerous hotels and other accommodation options to suit your needs.

>>> Search & Book Hampshire Accommodation

Hampshire events near me

The guide below shows our calendar of events in Hampshire. Whether you're looking for What's on this weekend or further ahead, whether you're local or visiting the area for the first time, find what's happening near you by clicking the 'Map View' button. Some of the events below are on the Isle of Wight, as it's easy to hop over on the hovercraft or ferry from Portsmouth or Lymington to the island. 

What's on in Hampshire

Inspiration

  1. BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair
    1. 1 May 20263 May 2026
  2. Winchester Books Festival 2026
    Winchester is a city steeped in history and with…
    1. 17 Apr 202619 Apr 2026

Number of results:

Number of results: 169

, currently showing 1 to 20.

  1. Boomtown Festival 2026

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Ovington, Alresford

    A world of unity, creativity & freedom, Boomtown Fair is a four day festival set in the Matterley bowl in Hampshire, UK on the second weekend of August. Boomtown fuses a diverse line-up of underground and global music with boundary pushing immersive…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Aug 2026to16 Aug 2026
  2. Southsea Thai Food and Craft Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Portsmouth

    A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Southsea Common is brought to you by Magic of Thailand.

    Dates

    From:
    11 July 2026to12 July 2026Open 10:00 - 19:00
  3. Wings and Woodlands Artisan Markets

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Sarson Lane, Andover

    Sunday March 22, May 17 and September 20

    10:00am-5:30pm

    The Hawk Conservancy Trust are excited to be collaborating with CW Events to bring their visitors an exciting Artisan Market experience on select Sundays throughout 2026!
    See the Hawk…

    Dates

    From:
    17 May 2026Open 10:00 - 17:30
    From:
    20 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:30
  4. Biodiversity Breakfast

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Sarson Lane, Andover

    Saturday May 2

    7:00am-10:00am

    Join the Hawk Conservancy Trust for a special morning to enjoy and discover the best of British nature.
    They'll begin by taking you to Reg's Wildflower Meadow to hear the enchanting sounds of the morning chorus of…

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2026Open 07:00 - 10:00
  5. Angola's Birthday Bash

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Sarson Lane, Andover

    Running over the May half term, Saturday May 23 – Monday June 1

    10:00am-5:30pm

    Join the Hawk Conservancy Trust over May half term as they celebrate their Secretary Bird's eighth 'hatchday'!
    The Trust are throwing Angola a week-long birthday party,…

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026to1 June 2026Open 10:00 - 17:30
  6. Painting party with The Paint Club at Brew Dog Southampton

    Type

    Type:

    Arts

    Southampton

    About the Event
    Everything You Need to Paint a Masterpiece

    Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting! One of our friendly artists will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.

    Each artist…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
    From:
    28 May 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
    From:
    25 June 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
    From:
    23 July 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
    From:
    27 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  7. Big Wild Weekend

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Sarson Lane, Andover

    Saturday 8 – Sunday 9 August

    10am-5:30pm

    Calling all minibeast detectives, plant enthusiasts and nature lovers of all ages – the Hawk Conservancy Trust are going wild!
    Head to the Hawk Conservancy Trust's Big Wild Weekend – a festival of British…

    Dates

    From:
    8 Aug 2026to9 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:30
  8. The Ultimate Eagles

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Winchester

    Handshake Ltd

    The Ultimate Eagles

    Handshake Ltd are proud to present the world's premier Eagles show, The Ultimate Eagles.

    Having performed to over 1,000,000 people worldwide, The Ultimate Eagles features a cast of internationally acclaimed…

    Dates

    From:
    18 Oct 2026Open 18:30 - 19:30
  9. Spring Autojumble

    Type

    Type:

    Special Events

    New Forest

    The Spring Autojumble is back on 16 – 17 May 2026. Perfect for hunting down that hard-to-find part, discovering unique vintage clothing and collectibles, or just enjoying a great motoring-inspired day out!

    Join the automotive treasure hunt as the…

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026to17 May 2026Open 09:30 - 17:00
  10. Love Southsea Market

    Type

    Type:

    Free Event

    Portsmouth

    Get your bag for life ready — there’s never been a more exciting time to shop the market.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Apr 2026to19 Apr 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    2 May 2026to3 May 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    16 May 2026to17 May 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    6 June 2026to7 June 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    20 June 2026to21 June 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    4 July 2026to5 July 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    18 July 2026to19 July 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    1 Aug 2026to2 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    15 Aug 2026to16 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    5 Sept 2026to6 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    19 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    3 Oct 2026to4 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    17 Oct 2026to18 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    7 Nov 2026to8 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    21 Nov 2026to22 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    5 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    19 Dec 2026to20 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
  11. International Autojumble

    Type

    Type:

    Special Events

    New Forest

    The iconic International Autojumble will return on Saturday 12 – Sunday 13 September 2026.

    Thousands of motoring enthusiasts will join us for the biggest outdoor sale of motoring items this side of the Atlantic. This long-awaited weekend of…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Open 09:30 - 17:00
  12. Artist in Residence Anniversary Exhibition

    Type

    Type:

    Arts

    Sarson Lane, Andover

    Thursday December 3

    Doors open at 6:30pm | Official opening at 7:00pm

    Join the Hawk Conservancy Trust for an evening of drinks and canapes to celebrate the anniversary of the Trust's partnership with official Artist in Residence, Alex McGarry!
    The…

    Dates

    From:
    3 Dec 2026Open 18:30 -
  13. The Southampton Rum Festival at The Hobbit Pub

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Southampton

    The Southampton Rum Festival is back at The Hobbit Pub for 2026

    Saturday 25th July 2026

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2026
  14. The Big Christmas Present Hunt

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Sarson Lane, Andover

    Running over the Christmas school holidays, Saturday December 12 - Sunday 13 and Saturday December 19, 2026 – Sunday January 2, 2027

    10:00am – 4:30 pm

    Can you solve the mystery of Santa's missing present sack this Christmas? Bring the whole family…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30
    From:
    19 Dec 2026to2 Jan 2027Open 10:00 - 16:30
  15. £10 Sunday Roasts

    Type

    Type:

    Food

    Whiteley, Fareham


    £10 Sunday Roasts

    Available every Sunday from 4th January at The Parsons Collar Pub
    Celebrate Sunday with a tasty £10 treat!
    When they are gone they are gone!
    Book - lodge@solenthotel.co.uk

    Dates

    From:
    4 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 12:30
  16. Easter Holidays at Go Ape Southampton

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Southampton

    Looking for fun things to do with kids this Easter holiday in Hampshire? Escape the ordinary and head to Go Ape Southampton, located in the stunning 440-acre Itchen Valley Country Park, for an active outdoor adventure designed to keep your whole…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Mar 2026to12 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
  17. Simply Ford

    Type

    Type:

    Run / Rally

    New Forest

    We are delighted to announce the return of Simply Ford on Sunday 7 June 2026.

    All Ford owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu to park up in the museum grounds, for a great day out for owners and enthusiasts. All ages and models of Ford are…

    Dates

    From:
    7 June 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  18. Meet the Dinosaurs: Trail & Show

    Type

    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Farnham

    If you're truly dino-mad! … join us for interactive Dinosaur Shows running for nine days throughout May half-term
    How to Train your Dinosaur!
    Come and learn the art of dinosaur training with the help of the mischievous cheeky T.Rex called Baxter who…

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026to31 May 2026
  19. Simply Smart

    Type

    Type:

    Run / Rally

    New Forest

    We are delighted to announce the return of Simply Smart on Sunday 8 November 2026.

    All Smart owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu to park up in the museum grounds, for a day out that owners and enthusiasts will enjoy. The event is set to…

    Dates

    From:
    8 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  20. Three Rivers Music Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Porchfield

    Three Rivers Festival returns to Durrants Farm, Porchfield, from 29–31 May 2026, with its first wave of artists now confirmed. This year's early announcement features Dub Pistols, Jaguar Skills, The Undercover Hippy, Born ina Barn, Fellowship of…

    Dates

    From:
    29 May 2026to31 May 2026